Comedian Amy Schumer received a rude reception in the Twitter-sphere following the announcement Friday that she would play the leading role in the Sony live-action flick “Barbie.”

The movie, due out in 2018, will reportedly “put a contemporary spin on beauty, feminism and identity,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Amy Schumer in talks to star in Sony’s live-action Barbie movie https://t.co/2ZBGtpazO4 pic.twitter.com/QBTWSB1TGu

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 2, 2016

The amply proportioned comedian quickly found herself on the receiving end of a fat-shaming backlash from social media users struggling to see the connection between Schumer and the popular Mattel doll.

Here’s a sampling of not so politically correct responses from Twitter:

Dear Hollywood, please stop shoving Amy Schumer at us. Sincerely, everyone on planet earth.

— ?⛄️Reyna?⛄️ (@JustABoxerMom) December 2, 2016

I wouldn’t normally “fat shame” but when u continually put down our Prez-elect & his supporters I have to. Amy Schumer will play fat Barbie. pic.twitter.com/ThgSNRwzZ2

— Seven (@StocksAlotTEMP) December 2, 2016

Now that Amy Schumer is playing Barbie I’m more confident that my dream can come true of seeing Oprah Winfrey as the next Spiderman.

— Godfrey Elfwick (@GodfreyElfwick) December 3, 2016

@amyschumer Barbie?? Better lose a lot of weight for that role!

— Live life honestly (@DavidHase1) December 2, 2016

@GodfreyElfwick “Barbie Goes to Fat Camp” starring Amy Schumer.

— Buck Buckelson (@BuckyBuckBuck1) December 2, 2016

When you read that Amy Schumer is going to star in a live-action ‘Barbie’ movie https://t.co/lnIW6k55Vk

— Ho-Ho-Holly McClane (@LilMissRightie) December 2, 2016

@THR as who??? pic.twitter.com/h7e7h8CkXq

— JDegarson (@johndegarson) December 2, 2016

@THR @GeekPride5 pic.twitter.com/7NcUmKISU5

— ?Ble3fero6? (@fero_king36) December 2, 2016

@THR she’s better off playing a live-action miss piggy

— Lucy (@unmerveilleux) December 2, 2016

@THR who is going to play the guy that takes one for the team?

— Marcos Alexander (@Marcosalexzandr) December 3, 2016

@THR Oh Interesting! A schlubby, ugly, unfunny Barbie turned sumo wrestler! I LIKE IT!!
Welcome to HOLLYWEIRD!!

— Billy Bigly (@Patsox11) December 2, 2016

@THR she’s supposed to leave America, will they be filming on the road?

— Marisa Stein (@Summersethomes) December 3, 2016

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